Crime Rate in Aldermaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldermaston

The total recorded crimes in Aldermaston, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldermaston crime rate of 26.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aldermaston, encompassing approximately 764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aldermaston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Paices Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Woolhampton Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aldermaston?

To understand the safety of Aldermaston, we need to analyze Aldermaston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Aldermaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 237 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aldermaston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Aldermaston had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 290 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldermaston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Aldermaston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aldermaston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aldermaston has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 26.16 ranking 19th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Aldermaston crimes were 237. The crime rate of Aldermaston in 2024 was 310.01 (year) or 25.83 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldermaston were around 290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 379.33 (year) or 31.61 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldermaston)CrimesRank (Aldermaston)CrimesRank (Aldermaston)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Aldermaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aldermaston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aldermaston postcode area is presented below.

1. Paices Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woolhampton Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kestrels Mead (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brimpton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Brimpton Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Angel Mead (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Bath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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